Pineapple vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and tomato:
- Both pineapple and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Pineapple has more thiamin.
- Tomato has 64% less calories than pineapple.
- Tomato has 70% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Tomato has 73% less sugar than pineapple.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 64% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 75% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 70% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 73% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and tomato are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 249% more Vitamin C than tomato - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin. Both pineapple and tomato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 117% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both pineapple and tomato contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Pineapple | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Pineapple | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.08 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does pineapple or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.